Jessica Chastain makes a more than decent appearance at the Marrakech International Film Festival. The President of the Jury of this twentieth edition walked the red carpet in a sublime gray sequined jumpsuit with a fitted waist and slits at the ankles, revealing sublime scandals with glittering platform soles. The key element of her outfit was a highly original cape made of thousands of beads of all sizes, which covered the American actress from head to toe.
Hair styled in a ponytail, smoky eyes and lips filled with dark pink lipstick – Jessica Chastain particularly made an impression during her opening speech. The jury president urged the world of cinema to become even more involved, saying: “Cinema can influence behavior by first breaking down barriers and stimulating important conversations about difficult topics such as racial justice, gender inequality and other important issues.” cultural problems.
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“Right now, around the world, we need art that speaks truth to power and lifts us all up,” the Oscar-winning actress said, lamenting that “the world we share is broken and divided.”
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A committed actress
Jessica Chastain won her first statuette at the 2022 Oscars for her performance in Michael Showalter’s “In the Eyes of Tammy Faye.” The reward for an already long and successful career. Above all, the American actress has never been afraid to express her opinion, especially about the Hollywood system, its lack of diversity and the unrealistic female roles it offers.
Under the patronage of King Mohammed VI. This new edition of the Marrakesh Festival presents a wide range of productions with 75 films from 36 countries. The jury will announce its prize list during the festival’s closing ceremony, scheduled for Saturday, December 2, 2023.